Title:  Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Overview

We are excited to be recruiting for a new Finance Analyst to support our Central Support functions. This role will play a vital role in supporting the financials of these functions by working hand in hand with the Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to key stakeholders. By joining the Commercial Finance and FP&A team, you'll become an integral part of our business strategy. This role represents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership and make a significant impact on the company's overall success.  

The Central Support functions include but are not limited to IT, Legal, HR, Fleet, Property, PMO and Finance both within the UK & ROI. This role will play a vital role in supporting the financials of this function by working hand-in-hand with Finance Business Partner – Head Office to provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to key stakeholders. By joining the Commercial Finance and FP&A team, you'll become an integral part of our strategy. This role represents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership and make a significant impact on the company's overall logistics success. 

Why work for LKQ

Here, your work goes beyond just a job. We prioritise our colleagues as the foundation of our success. We foster a friendly and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their best.

Our Colleague Promise is a testament of our commitment to you. We strive to create a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where you can feel motivated, supported, valued, and proud. Work-life balance is important, and we encourage flexibility and a balanced lifestyle.

Our Customer Promise embodies our unwavering dedication to excellence. We commit to being their supportive partner of choice whenever they need us and offering only the highest quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with key stake holders to compile and analyse data for monthly reporting, monthly forecasts and budgets for Central Support Functions
• Facilitate a prompt and accurate month-end close
• Understand the drivers behind the financial performance, challenge the status quo and help with recommendations to bring future success to the business.
• Manage specific functional trackers such as company training spend
• Conduct monthly finance reviews with senior stakeholders
• Prepare monthly P&Ls with commentary for functional managers
• Manage project trackers, including capital expenditure processes and attendance at regular meetings with the various project stake holders

Skills and Experience

• Part-Qualified / Newly Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills
• Experience with month-end preparation/close
• Experience in forecasting and planning
• Excellent relationship management skills with all levels and departments

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)*
• Personal development leading to career opportunities across UK & Europe
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Hospital Plan and Online GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online retail discount
• Staff discount

*pro rata for PT colleagues